44 days in Montana Itinerary

Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Showdown Ski Area (in Neihart), Fort Benton Museums & Heritage Complex (in Fort Benton) and Teton Pass Ski Area (in Choteau). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, play a few rounds at Valley View Garden Golf, look for all kinds of wild species at Giant Springs State Park, and admire the masterpieces at C.M. Russell Museum.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Great Falls day trip tool.

London, UK to Great Falls is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Great Falls is minus 7 hours. Traveling from London in January, things will get slightly colder in Great Falls: highs are around 2°C and lows about -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Glacier National Park.

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Glacier National Park: Home Ranch Bottoms (in Polebridge), Dawson Pass and Pitamakan Pass Loop (in East Glacier Park) and DeBoo Ranch Adventures (in Valier). There's much more to do: trek along Swiftcurrent Pass Hike, take in the awesome beauty at Swiftcurrent Mountain, contemplate the waterfront views at Bowman Lake, and cruise along Going-to-the-Sun Road.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Glacier National Park itinerary planner.

You can drive from Great Falls to Glacier National Park in 3.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and car. While traveling from Great Falls, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Glacier National Park, ranging from highs of 0°C to lows of -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Libby.

Libby is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Montana. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Libby Heritage Museum, then get a taste of life in the country at McGinnis Meadows Cattle and Guest Ranch, and then take in the views from Kootenai Falls Suspension Bridge. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Turner Mountain Ski Area and then explore the activities along Yaak Rver.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Libby trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Glacier National Park to Libby. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Glacier National Park to Libby. Traveling from Glacier National Park in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Libby, with lows of -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can go by car to Missoula.

Missoula is a city in the U.S. state of Montana and is the county seat of Missoula County. Venture out of the city with trips to Flathead Lake Charters (in Bigfork), Flathead Lake (in Polson) and Placid Lake State Park (in Seeley Lake). And it doesn't end there: get a dose of the wild on Rugg's Outfitting, sample the tasty concoctions at Blacksmith Brewing Company, find something for the whole family at A Carousel for Missoula, and look for all kinds of wild species at Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Missoula day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Libby to Missoula takes 3.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Libby to Missoula is 1 hour. Traveling from Libby in January, plan for slightly colder nights in Missoula, with lows around -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can drive to Sula.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): take a memorable drive along Bitterroot Valley and then hit the slopes at Chief Joseph Cross Country Ski Trail.

To find photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Sula road trip planning site.

Getting from Missoula to Sula by car takes about 2 hours. In January, Sula is slightly colder than Missoula - with highs of -3°C and lows of -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Helena.

Helena is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helena: Butte (Old Lexington Stamp Mill and Gardens, Headframe Spirits, &more) and Deer Lodge (Montana Auto Museum, Grant-Kohrs Ranch, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Cathedral of St. Helena, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Lewis & Clark Brewing Company, contemplate the long history of Original Governor's Mansion, and fly down the slopes at Great Divide Montana Ski Area.

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Helena online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Sula to Helena takes 3 hours. While traveling from Sula, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Helena, ranging from highs of 0°C to lows of -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to drive to West Yellowstone.

The town of West Yellowstone has served as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park since the early 1900s.

When in West Yellowstone, make a side trip to see Lone Peak in Big Sky, approximately Big Sky away. Spend the 1st (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, look for gifts at Send it Home, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and contemplate the waterfront views at Yellowstone River.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the West Yellowstone trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Helena to West Yellowstone in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Helena in January; daily highs in West Yellowstone reach -7°C and lows reach -22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to drive to Gardiner.

Gardiner serves as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park's northern entrance, marked by an iconic stone arch.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): take a peaceful walk through Gallatin National Forest and then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then boost your wellbeing at Yellowstone Hot Springs, and then explore by horseback at Wilderness Connection.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Gardiner day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from West Yellowstone to Gardiner takes 2 hours. In February in Gardiner, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Bozeman.

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. Get out of town with these interesting Bozeman side-trips: Big Sky (Ousel Falls Trail, Big Sky Resort, &more) and Yellowstone Guidelines (in Livingston). On the 5th (Sun), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Bridger Bowl. And it doesn't end there: see the sky in a new way at Museum of the Rockies, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bozeman Spirits Distillery, tour the pleasant surroundings at Crosscut Mountain Sport Center, and pick up a one of a kind souvenir at The Last Wind-Up.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Bozeman trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Gardiner to Bozeman takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Traveling from Gardiner in February, expect Bozeman to be somewhat warmer, temps between 2°C and -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to drive to Billings.

Billings is the largest city in the state of Montana, and is the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area with a population of 166,855.Billings is located in the south-eastern portion of the state and is the seat of Yellowstone County, which had a 2015 population of 157,048. Explore Billings' surroundings by going to Crow Agency (Little Bighorn Battlefield & Custer Battlefield Trading Company), Custer Battlefield Museum (in Garryowen) and Red Lodge (Beartooth Slingshot Rentals & Red Lodge Mountain). Next up on the itinerary: take in the awesome beauty at Pryor Mountains, explore the world behind art at Yellowstone Art Museum, contemplate the long history of Moss Mansion, and look for gifts at Scheels.

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Billings trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bozeman to Billings takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Bozeman in February, Billings is a bit warmer at night with lows of -8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.